guenron said:
The scents are great but the soap doesn't perform that well for me.
St. Charles Shave soaps ... Anyone use them?
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The scents are great but the soap doesn't perform that well for me.
With The Grain said:
I only have a few other soaps to compare to (I have mostly creams), but I find I need about the same as Em's glycerin soap. What I did notice was that they require a tad more water and time. But the time is definitely worth it. I don't think I have anything else in my stock that is as lubricious. I also found they work much better lathering in a bowl versus on my face.
The first 3-4 times that I used one of Sue's soaps, I was not a fan. It is true that here soaps take some additional work and I too, have had better success by loading the brush more. Once you have dialed everything in correctly, however, her soaps produce an excellent lather. Again, I was one shave away from giving it up, but when I hit the magic shave I ordered three more bowls the next day.
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I got the citrus basil in the mail today. Wow that was fast. The scent is unique. Hard to really describe. Not bad, just may take a few days to get used to. Lathered well for me. I haven't shaved with it yet, just brushed some on. Seems like it may be a little drying for me but I plan on giving it an honest chance before I get critical. And I am relatively new to all this so I dont have that much to compare it to.
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I got a really great shave this morning with the new soap. I think my tecnique has improved a great deal also. It did dry me out the slightest bit but nothing a little as balm couldnt take care of. The scent was also nice. Looks like a good addition.
I just love the SCS- in my current rotation, I have the new spice, ginger lime, and citrus basil. The scents are awesome( as described elsewhere).
I have also found that since using the Master Obi-Ron microwave trick for the water, that I don't need to load the brush as heavy for loads and loads of beautiful smelling lather.
BTW, just put in an order for the orange sorbet( I loved creamsicles as a lad-still do, actually) and the savory rose per Kyle's recommendation (since I don't have a rose smelling cream or soap).
My only wish is that Sue will add a lavender scent to her line @ some point.
Oh, no- promised myself no further orders until B & B brush- must resist dark side- arrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Marty
I have also found that since using the Master Obi-Ron microwave trick for the water, that I don't need to load the brush as heavy for loads and loads of beautiful smelling lather.
BTW, just put in an order for the orange sorbet( I loved creamsicles as a lad-still do, actually) and the savory rose per Kyle's recommendation (since I don't have a rose smelling cream or soap).
My only wish is that Sue will add a lavender scent to her line @ some point.
Oh, no- promised myself no further orders until B & B brush- must resist dark side- arrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Marty
Badgers and Bladers: ASSEMBLE!
In my last post, I mentioned I was ordering the savory rose and the orange sorbet(which i did on 7 jun 06) today is the 10th of june and what did i find in my mailbox-yep, thats right , my new SCS order had arrived!
i cannot believe the speed- i didnt have time to wonder when it was going to get here.
unfortunately, due to my wonderful palmolive cream shave this morning, there is no way i am going to shave this afternoon.
but, the scent of the savory rose and its wooden containber keep calling my name; and the stainless steel container of orange sorbet keeps whispering "hey, big fella, looking for a good time?"
maybe by nightfall, i will have some stubble so i can answer the call.
the scents are remarkable and the packaging excellent, but the speed of delivery, UNMATCHED!!!
Marty
In my last post, I mentioned I was ordering the savory rose and the orange sorbet(which i did on 7 jun 06) today is the 10th of june and what did i find in my mailbox-yep, thats right , my new SCS order had arrived!
i cannot believe the speed- i didnt have time to wonder when it was going to get here.
unfortunately, due to my wonderful palmolive cream shave this morning, there is no way i am going to shave this afternoon.
but, the scent of the savory rose and its wooden containber keep calling my name; and the stainless steel container of orange sorbet keeps whispering "hey, big fella, looking for a good time?"
maybe by nightfall, i will have some stubble so i can answer the call.
the scents are remarkable and the packaging excellent, but the speed of delivery, UNMATCHED!!!
Marty
Marty,
There is no rule agains whipping up a lather just for the sake of doing so. Give them a test lather and enjoy.
There is no rule agains whipping up a lather just for the sake of doing so. Give them a test lather and enjoy.
Kyle said:
When ever I do that my wife catches me and asks, "Didn't you shave this morning?"
I have used scs products,. The shamrock shaving soap is great. Their after shave lotion is also good. Try their soaps. It has a great scent. Ithink it is Garden scent. I wish they made a cream beside soap. tommydon http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/yellow_guys/001_smile.gif
